HR-329 : Still Just a Bill

Accountability for Government Officials Act of 2019

This bill establishes new criminal offenses for the use by a federal officer or employee of his or her public office for private gain. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term, or both.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-01-08CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.House committee actions
2019-01-08IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2019-01-08IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
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Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • Federal officials
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

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